Protest over Chicago teen’s shooting set for retail district
By DON BABWIN After days of protests in Chicago since the release of a video showing a black teenager shot 16 times by a white police officer, demonstrators were poised…
Holiday spending
Retail group: Black Friday weekend loses allure
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO Black Friday fatigue is setting in.Early discounting, more online shopping and a mixed economy meant fewer people shopped over Thanksgiving weekend, according to a survey of shoppers…
BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: PHONES, TABLETS POPULAR
By The Associated PressBest Buy bargain hunters swarm manager Ramon Estevez, right, as he hands out scarves and hats that will identify those eligible for specially priced door-buster sale items…
Travel gifts: Keep comfy, organized and connected
By BETH J. HARPAZ This undated image provided by Pakems shows the lightweight, comfy, rubber-soled, water-resistant Pakem shoes in five colors. They come in high and low tops, sell for…